Transfer Student Admissions

Welcome! We’re glad you’re considering UST.

On this page, you'll find:

Admission requirements
UST majors & pre-professional programs
Scholarships that are available
Contact info for your transfer counselor
Links to apply or visit campus
Schedule of when we'll be at your school

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Visits and EventsVisits and Events

We are excited for to join us for a campus tours! For the safety of our visitors and campus community, we have implemented the following guidelines:

Tour times are limited to three prospective students and each prospective student may bring up to two guests.
Masks are no longer required for those that are fully vaccinated but are still highly encouraged for all guests.
Visitors must remain six feet apart from the tour guide and other visiting family at all times.

Appointments are required for prospective student visits, and we will only be able to accommodate walk-in visitors if space allows.

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Nursing Events UST's nursing school in Houston includes state of the art equipment like interactive high fidelity mannequins which can talk to you, bleed, have seizures, etc.

Nursing graduates from UST are always in-demand because of this hands-on experience in small classes and labs.

Incoming Freshmen

Incoming freshman are encouraged to attend Showcase Saturday. Information about the admissions process is available at the freshman nursing admissions page or contact your counselor.

Transfer Students

Information sessions are offered for students with college credit who are looking to apply directly to the nursing program. Additional sessions will be available here as dates are set.

If you’re unable to attend one of our sessions, visit the transfer nursing admissions page for current information covered during our events.

Showcase Saturday As you consider transferring to UST, we invite you to discover if UST Is the right fit for you. Admissions counselors will discuss topics such as the transfer admissions process, scholarships, financial aid, and campus life. You will also interact with students, faculty and staff from different areas of campus.

Prospective students transferring from a community college or any four-year institution are invited to join us for our virtual information session. During this session, we will discuss such topics as:

Academic Programs
Transfer Application Process
Scholarships

Members of our admissions team and Veteran Success Center will be online to answer your questions and provide feedback to help you on your academic journey to UST.

Note: This information session is not for transfer students interested in Nursing. Students interested in Nursing should RSVP for one of the Nursing Information Sessions.

Thinking about living on campus? Join us for a virtual information session to learn about Residence Life at UST!

Our Director of Residence Life and Conference Housing, Ana Alicia Lopez, will discuss topics such as:

How to Apply for Housing
Completing the Housing Contract
Finding a Roommate
Floor Plans, Amenities, Meal Plans & Costs
Living Learning Communities
Housing Activities & Events

There will be a Q & A session after the information session – be sure to stick around to ask all of your housing questions!

RequirementsRequirements

Domestic Students

You will need the following:

Completed application
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher*
Minimum of 24 credit hours completed**
Official transcript

Transcript submissions Admissions Checklist - Domestic Transfer Students

*Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
**If less than 24 hours, contact counselor for additional requirements

International Students

You will need the domestic student items, plus:

Official international college transcripts*
Course by course evaluation of college credits*
TOEFL (minimum 79), IELTS (minimum 6.5), ELS (level 112) or English Comp. 1 & 2 courses taken in U.S.

Transcript Submissions Admissions Checklist - International Transfer Students

*if applicable

Maximum amount of transferable college-level credits we accept: 72 from a community college; 90 from a university

Majors and Transfer GuidesMajors and Transfer Guides

Accounting _{(BBA, BBA/MBA)}
Applied Mathematics _(B.S.)
Applied Sport and Performance Psychology _(B.A./M.A.)
Biochemistry _(B.S.)
Biology _{(B.A., B.S.)}
Cell & Molecular Biology _(B.S.)
Chemistry _{(B.A., B.S., B.S./MSIPC)}
Communication _(B.A.)
Computational Biology _(B.S.)
Computer Science _(B.S.)
Criminology, Law & Society _{(B.A./B.A./A.A.S in Cybersecurity)}
Dance _(B.A.)
Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs _(B.A./M.A.)
Drama _(B.A.)
Economics _(BBA)
Education _(B.A.)

Elementary
Secondary
All grade levels

Engineering Programs

English Literature _(B.A.)
English Writing _(B.A.)
Finance _{(BBA, BBA/MBA)}
General Business _{(BBA, BBA/MBA)}
History _(B.A.)
Global Cybersecurity _(B.A.)
Integrated Studies _{(B.A./B.S./BAAS)}
International Business _{(BBA, BBA/MBA)}
International Development _(B.A)
International Studies _(B.A.)
Marketing _{(BBA, BBA/MBA)}

Mathematics _(B.A.)
Music _(B.A.)
Music Education _(B.A.)
Nursing _(BSN)
Nursing _(ABSN)
Philosophy _{(BA, BS, BA/MA)}
Physics _(B.S.)
Political Science _(B.A.)
Psychology _(B.A./B.S.)
Social Innovation and Human Service _(B.A.A.S.)
Spanish _(B.A.)
STEM majors
Studio Arts _(B.A.)
Theology _{(B.A., B.A./M.A.)}

Programs
Catholic Studies program
Honors program
Military Science _{(University of Houston ROTC partnership)}
Rising Stars
Service Learning
Study Abroad

Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant
Pre-Dental
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Pre-Optometry

Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary
Post-Bacc Pre-Health

Cybersecurity
Drug and Alcohol Counseling
General Business

General Studies
Networking Technology
Pragmatic Studies

Scholarships & AidScholarships & Aid

Great news!

More than 92% of transfer students, both domestic and international, receive a UST scholarship upon enrolling.

The average UST aid package for transfer students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher is over $13,000.

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With my Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, my transfer GPA, work-study and a grant, I can attend UST full-time and only have to pay for books.

Stephanie McSheehy Transfer from San Jacinto College and First-Generation College Student

Strength in Numbers...Strength in Numbers...

Tuition costs after financial aid at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas

$13,259

Average Yearly Tuition

FOR UNDERGRADUATES AFTER FINANCIAL AID

Average undergraduate class size at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Average salary within one year of graduating from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas

$52,914

Average First-Year Salary

FOR ALL UST GRADUATES

Source: TX Higher Ed Coordinating Board 2011-16

Admissions Staff

Slide 1: Aidan Crowley Admission Recruiter I East of 59/North of I-10E
Slide 2: Alejandra Vasquez-Romero Admission Recruiter I Between 290 and 59
Slide 3: Aidan Crowley Admission Recruiter I East of 59/North of I-10E
Slide 4: Nicholas Hernandez Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission East of 288/South of I-10E
Slide 5: Sol Herrera Rising Star Counselor I
Slide 6: Caroline Berrios Rising Star Counselor I
Slide 7: Amy Rose Transfer Counselor I
Slide 8: Justo Garcia Associate Degree Counselor I
Slide 9: Christopher Cheek, Senior Nursing Counselor
Slide 10: Heidi Mejia, Office Coordinator

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